Governor of Farwaniya: Caring for and empowering people of determination and highlighting their talents is a shared societal responsibility

Kuwait City, Sept 28 (KUNA) -- Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Adbi Nasser Al-Adbi Al-Sabah emphasized the importance of caring for and empowering children with special needs, providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents and abilities, thereby enhancing their participation in society and fulfilling their aspirations. He made these remarks in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday while presiding over and attending the “Threads of Hope” event, organized by the Tannmia Charitable Association in partnership with Jisr Global Consulting Services Company, and in collaboration with the Arab Open University in Kuwait. The event involved 20 trainees with visual, hearing, and motor disabilities, alongside trainees without disabilities, in an inclusive training environment.

Sheikh Adbi noted that caring for people with special needs and encouraging them to develop their talents represents an important aspect of social responsibility, commending the university’s efforts in organizing this event, which reflects its commitment to supporting and empowering this group. He added that Farwaniya Governorate pays great attention to its residents and strives to improve the level of services provided to them, address challenges faced by the governorate’s population, and enhance beautification and green spaces, contributing to an improved general environment and quality of life.

He expressed his appreciation to the Arab Open University for hosting the event, stressing the importance of continuing cooperation between educational institutions and civil society organizations to organize more initiatives and activities that support people with special needs, discover and develop their talents, and encourage their active participation in society.

For his part, Dr. Nasser Al-Ajmi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tannmia Charitable Association, told KUNA the importance of specialized training programs in empowering persons with disabilities, developing their skills, and highlighting their creative abilities to enhance their integration and participation in society. He said the program is the first of its kind in Kuwait and aims to train women with disabilities in a manual craft that relies on finger dexterity without the use of needles. The week-long program is supervised by specialized trainers from Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the concept of social inclusion and the exchange of expertise in a shared training environment.

He clarified that the association continues to implement specialized initiatives in education, health, and the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, as well as providing assistive devices, in line with its strategy to localize charitable work within Kuwait and strengthen partnerships with educational institutions and the private sector to serve various segments of society.

On her part, Hanan Al-Anzi, representing Jisr Global Consulting Services Company, told KUNA the importance of developing specialized initiatives that respond to the actual needs of persons with disabilities and their families. She explained that the establishment of the non-profit company is the result of 25 years of experience in charitable work, aiming to provide innovative solutions that improve their quality of life and enhance their independence.

Al-Anzi said the macrame art course aims to revive an old Kuwaiti and Gulf craft associated with the production of fishing nets and bags, by training participants in hand-knotting techniques. She noted the involvement of a specialized Saudi trainer experienced in training persons with visual and hearing disabilities, who has participated in international forums. She added that the company launched a free Kuwaiti magazine in four languages—Arabic, English, Chinese, and Braille—alongside implementing initiatives in cultural, artistic, sports, and health fields to serve persons with disabilities.

For his part, Dr. Salah Al-Humaidi, General Manager of the Arab Open University in Kuwait, told KUNA the importance of expanding the role of educational institutions in serving society by hosting developmental initiatives that enable persons with disabilities to acquire practical skills that enhance their capacity for creativity and productivity, and open new horizons for community participation.

He said the university believes its mission extends beyond classroom education to include providing a supportive environment for learning, work, and skill development, thereby giving participants opportunities to discover their potential and transform their acquired experiences into tangible achievements. (End) S.A.M.